"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -Sir Winston Churchill
The mission of Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services is to improve the health of rural citizens by providing the highest quality services, education and programs to our residents, patients and constituents.
Our "Friends" program was established as a way to provide individuals, families and businesses the opportunity to support the missions and goals of Pioneer Memorial. We rely on our Friends unselfish support to enhance, and strengthen our programs and services and to help upgrade technology and equpment.
There are several ways to participate in our Friends program.
Gifts To Remember: Many people choose to recognize the memory of special people and special occasions Our Gifts to Remember program can be used to celebrate the life of a family member or friend. It can be used to mark special occasions as often as you choose to salute birthdays, wedding anniversaries, graduations and new babies.
Annual Fund Each year we raise money for special projects that significantly improve our facility's ability to provide continuing quality health care and patient service. Generally, these funds are targeted for specialized equipment, facilities improvement or program support.
For more information on our Annual Fund Campaign and how you can participate, email Brendyn Richards at rrichardb@sanfordhealth.org
Planned Gifts Planned gifts are generally made through some form of bequest, estate planning, insurance policy transfer, or gift of stock or property. Often, these gifts provide an opportunity for individuals and families to make larger gifts than they might have thought possible while receiving favorable tax benefits and life income arrangements.
Will A properly drafted and up-to-date Will allows you to provide for loved ones and those charities you wish to support. Another benefit may be tax savings.
Life Insurance Giving through life insurance makes it possible for nearly everyone to make a meaningful gift. Options include giving a paid up policy that has outlived its original purpose, designating Pioneer Memorial as the owner and beneficiary of a new policy, or designating Pioneer Memorial as the beneficiary of a share or portion of an existing polilcy upon your death.
Life insurance can be used in many ways to replace an asset or bequest and provide a tax benefit while leaving the amount for beneficiaries unchanged.
Trusts and Annuities A variety of life income arrangements can be made utilizing Trusts and Annuities. These irrevocable planned gifts provide an opportunity to make a charitable gift while receiving benefits that include an income for life, or pre-determined number of years, and an immediate charitable deduction.
Other Options
Gifts of appreciated assets such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds and property are particularly attractive under current tax laws.
Savings bonds, including E, EE and HH Bonds can be given to a charity such as Pioneer Memorial through your estate without the assessment of income or estate taxes.
IRA and 401-K accumulations can be given to a charity such as Pioneer Memorial through yur estate, without creating a taxable event.
Permanent Fund Some may wish to designate their Planned Gifts to the Pioneer Memorial Permanent Fund. Gifts designated to this fund will accumulate and only the interest earned may be spent for purposes designated by the Board of Directors. Gifts to the Permanent Fund are "Gifts that keep on Giving" to help provide quality health care services at Pioneer Memorial.
It is important that you consult your tax legal and financial advisors prior to making any decisions regarding the giving options presented here.
